Missed the Over part of this split, but got an interesting light from the waves

A Biologist studying these mentioned that she thought straight down was the most interesting angle for shooting Whalesharks,. the spots are cool B&W

"Trumpet Eye"
A Trumpet Fish blends in with a Gorgonian.

"In the Branches"
This Decorator Crab really blends in well with all the Gorgonian Polyps that surround him.

Whaleshark and snorkeler, Isla Contoy Mexico

"Twist"
When you see the Sharks body coil up prepare to see the true speed and power of these beautiful animals. It only takes a split second for them to dart away out of sight.

"Overhead"
A Spotted Eagle Ray trusting me enough to fly right over my head. I try to let the Rays come to me, as I feel the calmer you can stay the more inclined they will be to come in for a close look.

Jellyfish Abstract
I photographed facing up toward the top of the water to include the rippling water, and use the soft, overcast surface light to illuminate the jellyfish. I love how the jellyfish are reminiscent of both ameobas and flowers.

Diver in funnel of Kittiwake wreck
Shortlisted!

"Apex"
Encounters of the Apex variety.

"Sky High"
A Spotted Eagle Ray flies overhead on the North Wall of Grand Cayman.

Soft swaying with the flow of the current.

"Puzzle Piece"
A Small Blenny lines it self up perfectly with the groove on a Brain Coral.

"Does He See Me"
This Blenny was very cooperative. I used the +10 Diopter for this shot, so was glad he trusted me enough to get the big rig right up on him for this shot.

Pygmy Atlantic octopus

"Perched"
A Squat Anemone Shrimp hanging out in an anemone.

"Purple Porch"
A Gaudy Clown Crab on a Purple Vase Sponge.

"Groovin"
A tiny Triple Fin Blenny settles in a groove of Brain Coral.

"Blue Eyes"
Orange Sided Gobe resting on a sponge. These guys are generally very timid, so being able to get so close to this one was a treat.

Great Whaleshark with reflex, Isla Contoy Mexico

"Glow"
I noticed the interesting color of this sponge and new I wanted a shot. I was able to isolate my strobes onto just that sponge and the glowing sun behind the coral head gives this a very dramatic feel.

"Sand Driftin"
I love the separation the sand gives the Shark. They blend in so well with the reef, so I was very excited to see her cruise over this sand patch.

"Slug Train"
These Leech Headshield Slugs were playing a nice game of follow the leader.

"The Arrow"
A Red Lined Arrow Crab resting in a bunch of Whip Corals.

CheeseBurger Reef White-Speckled Nudibranch Shot with nikon 105mm on a D50

Pederson Cleaner Shrimp
Shortlisted!

Caribbean Reef Squid
This is the actual color! The squid was changing color as it swam forward and back, checking me out. It was moving up and down through the water column as well, enabling me to get this angle.
Shortlisted!